National Science Day: February 28th, 2022
The National Science Day is celebrated on 28th February each year in India to spread the message about the importance of science in the daily life of the people. On this day (28th February, 1928) Sir C V Raman had announced the discovery of the “Raman Effect” for which he was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1930. The government of India designated 28th February as National Science Day (NSD) in 1986.
Science pushes us to our limits. Everything in our environment is based on science. The National Science Day is for those who believe in science, scientists, the next generation of scientists and technologists, and those who are fascinated by scientific discoveries.
National Science Day 2022: Theme
Every year, National Science Day is celebrated under various themes, and this year’s National Science Day 2022 is “Integrated Approach in Science and Technology for Sustainable Future.”
Each year, the themes for such day are varied, highlighting a particular aspect of the nation’s society. The themes are intended to recognize the contributions of common people, students, employees, popular officials, and representatives from a major scientific institution.
The History of National Science Day
Sir CV Raman was quite popular even during his learning days, as he used to excel at school and university. He has made some remarkable contributions to acoustics and optics. Raman was the first person who was appointed as the Palit Professor of Physics at the Rajabazar Science College in 1917.
During his trip to Europe in 1921, Raman became attract after seeing the blue colour of the Mediterranean Sea, which led him to conduct various experiments with transparent surfaces, ice blocks, and light. Raman then noted a change in wavelength after light passed through ice cubes. Soon after, he announced his discovery to the world, and a new phenomenon was born. Raman’s work was published, and it became quite impactful in the world of science.
In 1948, He left the IIS and founded the Raman Research Institute in Bangalore the next year. He was the organizations’ director, and stayed involved till his demise in 1970 at the age of 82.
Sir CV Raman is still remembered for his remarkable discovery of The Raman Effect and has many buildings, streets, layouts, schools, museums, educational clubs and many more named after him.
The National Council for Science and Technology Communication (NCSTC) convinced the Indian government to designate the 28th of February every year as National Science Day from 1986. This event is celebrated throughout India at schools, colleges, institutions, and other academic, medical, technical, medicinal, and research institutions.
On the first National Science Day (February 28th, 1987), the NCSTC revealed the creation of the National Science Popularization Prizes to honour outstanding accomplishments in science and technology.
